Shelter and service provider
for women and children who are
victims of domestic violence

Consequences of
domestic violence

Consequences of violence against women

Domestic violence has serious consequences for your health and well-being…

Physical consequences

  • Bruises, assault marks, burns
  • Dislocations, sprains or fractures
  • Concussions, hemorrhages
  • Insomnia, fatigue
  • Headaches, migraines, dizziness
  • Loss of appetite or bulimia
  • Heartburn or cramps, ulcers
  • Heart problems
  • Various pains, weaknesses
  • Asthma
  • Miscarriage
  • Sexual issues (vaginismus, vaginitis, STIs or others)

Psychological consequences

  • Loss of self-esteem and self-confidence
  • Anxiety and nervousness (feeling on edge)
  • Loss of concentration
  • Hyperventilation or panic attacks
  • Inability to make decisions (must have partner’s permission)
  • Depression or withdrawing into yourself
  • Fear, anxiety
  • Frequent crying
  • Trouble making direct eye contact
  • Doubting what you see and feel
  • Confusion (sometime feeling like you’re going crazy)
  • Guilt
  • Decrease in or loss of interest (in life, oneself and others)
  • Continuous stress
  • Anger, revolt
  • Shame, despair
  • Ambivalence (towards the partner, experiences or emotions felt)
  • Contradictions (in words, actions)
  • Nightmares and flashbacks (going over scenes of violence)
  • Mental health problems (fear of going crazy)
  • Suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts
  • Disorganization, scattered thoughts
  • Tolerating violence
  • Overconsumption of medication, alcohol or drugs
  • Fear of not being believed

Social consequences

  • Being in poverty or in debt
  • Decrease in, or loss of, social or family support
  • Difficulty in getting institutions to recognize the situation of domestic violence and its consequences
  • Isolation
  • Losing your job
  • Losing custody of children
  • Decrease in, or loss of, social skills

Physical consequences

  • Bruises, assault marks, burns
  • Dislocations, sprains or fractures
  • Concussions, hemorrhages
  • Insomnia, fatigue
  • Headaches, migraines, dizziness
  • Loss of appetite or bulimia
  • Heartburn or cramps, ulcers
  • Heart problems
  • Various pains, weaknesses
  • Asthma
  • Miscarriage
  • Sexual issues (vaginismus, vaginitis, STIs or others)

Psychological consequences

  • Loss of self-esteem and self-confidence
  • Anxiety and nervousness (feeling on edge)
  • Loss of concentration
  • Hyperventilation or panic attacks
  • Inability to make decisions (must have partner’s permission)
  • Depression or withdrawing into yourself
  • Fear, anxiety
  • Frequent crying
  • Trouble making direct eye contact
  • Doubting what you see and feel
  • Confusion (sometime feeling like you’re going crazy)
  • Guilt
  • Decrease in or loss of interest (in life, oneself and others)
  • Continuous stress
  • Anger, revolt
  • Shame, despair
  • Ambivalence (towards the partner, experiences or emotions felt)
  • Contradictions (in words, actions)
  • Nightmares and flashbacks (going over scenes of violence)
  • Mental health problems (fear of going crazy)
  • Suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts
  • Disorganization, scattered thoughts
  • Tolerating violence
  • Overconsumption of medication, alcohol or drugs
  • Fear of not being believed

Social consequences

  • Being in poverty or in debt
  • Decrease in, or loss of, social or family support
  • Difficulty in getting institutions to recognize the situation of domestic violence and its consequences
  • Isolation
  • Losing your job
  • Losing custody of children
  • Decrease in, or loss of, social skills

Contact us anytime
450 962-8085

A social worker is available 24/7 to support you, provide you with tools, listen to you and offer you guidance.

Is your safety compromised? Call  911

Don’t hesitate to call, the police will be there for you.